Siheyuan: Yan Jiekuang's carefree life

Su Zhongguo glared at Su Yanwu, then looked at Yan Bugui with a smile and said, "My dear, you don't blame us for not coming in person, right?!"

Yan Bugui said, "Don't blame me! Don't blame me! I was hoping you could come! I just asked Zihui to call you and ask you to come over for dinner."

"Yeah!" Su Zihui echoed, and said, "I called back, and Aunt Song said you two were out. I called my grandparents again. My grandpa and his family will come over this afternoon."

Yan Bugui continued, "My dear, don't stand outside, come in quickly!"

After Su Zhongguo and Miao Huiping entered the main hall, Yan Bugui immediately ran into the kitchen and asked, "Zhu Zi, are there enough dishes for today?!"

He Yuzhu replied with a smile: "Uncle San, don't worry! The dishes Jie Kuang prepared are enough for two tables, even if it's twice as much, it's enough. Don't worry!"

"That's enough! That's enough!" Yan Bugui muttered twice and asked, "Zhu Zi, where is your wife?!"

He Yuzhu replied: "It's almost Chinese New Year. My wife is going back to visit her parents with her two children and to give them some gifts."

Yan Jiekuang said, "Zhu Zi, you are the only one at home, so don't go back and make something else. Just have a meal at our house today."

He Yuzhu said: "Uncle, how can this be so embarrassing?!"

Yan Jiekuang walked in at this time and said, "Brother Zhuzi, what's there to be embarrassed about?! When you put on the bib, you are the chef. When you take off the bib, you are the neighbor and friend. Today is a happy event in our family, what's wrong with having a meal at our house?! Is the food in my house not to your taste, Chef He?!"

"You kid, you just know how to tease me! Your dishes today are as good as those for a state banquet. How can they not suit your taste?" He Yuzhu shook the pot twice and served a cold dish. Then he quickly washed the pot and prepared to cook the next dish.

Yan Bugui looked for a while and left the kitchen. Yan Jiekuang took out two packs of Peony cigarettes from his pocket, put them into He Yuzhu's pocket, and said, "Brother Zhuzi, you've worked hard today!"

He Yuzhu glanced at the cigarette in his pocket and said with a smile: "Jie Kuang, you are still a man of integrity!"

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "Brother Zhuzi, you are busy! I won't disturb you. Let me know when the food is ready."

"Okay! Go ahead!" After sending Yan Jiekuang away, He Yuzhu muttered with a smile, "Yan Jiekuang is really amazing. He has reformed Yan Laokou."

"Jie Kuang, are we not late?!" Yan Jie Kuang had just walked out of the kitchen when Yan Jiefang came in from outside with his wife and children.

Yan Jiekuang smiled and raised his wrist, pointed to the time on his watch, and asked, "Second brother, do you think it's too late?!"

Yan Jiefang was stunned for a moment and asked, "The guests left?!"

Su Zihui said, "Jie Kuang, stop teasing my second brother. Look how scared he is!" Then Su Zihui looked at Yan Jiefang and said, "Jie Di has already torn up the certificate with my second brother. Let's get together at noon and evening today. Let's celebrate for them first."

Yang Xuemei asked: "Jie Kuang, is there anything you want us to do?!"

Yan Jiekuang replied: "Sister-in-law, your task today is to take care of the child with Zihui. You don't have to worry about other things."

"Okay! Your wife and I will take care of the children!" Then Yang Xuemei pushed Yan Jiefang to the front and said, "Jie Kuang, your second brother is under your command today. You can order him around however you want. If he doesn't want to, I'll make him sleep on the floor when he goes home tonight."

Yan Jiefang was stunned for a moment, thinking to himself: "Why is it related to me?" Then Yan Jiefang showed an embarrassed expression on his face, and gently nudged Yang Xuemei with his elbow, and asked in a pleading tone: "Wife, you are too cruel, aren't you?!"

Yang Xuemei said, "I'm letting you get used to it in advance. Otherwise, when it's our child's turn in the future, you won't be in a rush." ​​Then she urged, "Hurry up and follow Jie Kuang to entertain the guests!"

"Okay! I didn't check the almanac before going out today, and my wife betrayed me." Yan Jiefang muttered, walked to Yan Jiekuang's side, and asked: "Tell me! What do you want me to do?!"

Yan Jiekuang took out a pack of Peony cigarettes from his pocket and stuffed it into Yan Jiefang's hand, saying, "Don't listen to my sister-in-law. There is nothing for you to do today. Just stay outside with your wife and children!" After that, Yan Jiekuang took out a handful of White Rabbit milk candies from his pocket and distributed them to Yan Jiefang's children.

Just after eleven o'clock in the afternoon, He Yuzhu informed Yan Jiekuang that the meal could begin. Yan Jiekuang took Yan Jiefang with him to serve as waiters, and served the dishes to the table one after another.

Seeing that the banquet was ready, Yan Bugui immediately called out, "My dear relatives, the food is ready. Let's take our seats!"

There were not many people eating at noon, so a round table was arranged. At Yan Bugui's invitation, everyone sat down. Su Zhongguo looked at the dishes on the table and said with a smile: "My dear, you are very generous today!"

Yan Bugui laughed and said, "The dishes were brought by my Jie Kuang. The cook is He Yuzhu from our hospital. Don't underestimate him because he is the chef of the steel mill cafeteria. He is the one who introduced the Tan family cuisine."

Miao Huiping echoed: "It seems that we are in for a treat today."

"Don't be polite, everyone! Use your chopsticks! Use your chopsticks!" After saying that, Yan Bugui took the wine bottle handed over by Yan Jiedi and poured a glass of wine into the glass in front of him.

Today is a festive day, and with He Yuzhu's extraordinary performance, the guests and hosts were all delighted by the meal.

After lunch, when everyone had left, He Yuzhu asked, "Uncle San, how many tables are you opening tonight?!"

Yan Bugui was a little unsure and looked at Yan Jiekuang. Yan Jiekuang put out the cigarette in his hand and said, "Su Zilong's grandparents will come over tonight. Maybe their comrades will come too. How about this! Brother Zhuzi, prepare four tables for the eight-person table." Then he asked, "Brother Zhuzi, will there be enough food for dinner?!"

He Yuzhu thought about it and said, "If there are four tables, it might not be enough."

Yan Jiekuang stood up and said, "Then I'll go get some more." After that, Yan Jiekuang left the main room.

After Yan Jiekuang left, He Yuzhu said, "Uncle, you are raising Jiekuang as your son."

Yan Bugui grinned and said, "Zhu Zi, to be honest with you, I had a strange dream a while ago. In the dream, our courtyard was not in the same state as it is now."

He Yuzhu said, "Third Uncle, you are not the only one who has such a dream. I have had it too. In my dream, I was framed by Yi Zhonghai and helped the Jia family to get involved. When I got old, I was kicked out by the Jia family and finally died under a bridge. It was as tragic as it could be. But as the old saying goes, dreams are the opposite of reality. Look how good my life is now! I have a wife and children and a warm bed. My eldest son also has a partner. When the children get married, they will give me a big fat grandson. I am a complete winner in life." Then he changed the subject and continued, "But then again, if it weren't for your Jie Kuang's help, I might not have been able to marry such a good wife."

Yan Bugui asked: "Zhu Zi, did your father send you a letter?!"

He Yuzhu replied, "A while ago, Yushui and I went to see him. He is living a very comfortable life now. His current wife is better than that White Widow, and she treats him like a master."